We decided to stay in a chateau for the night. It was very nice and quiet. We used it as a base to visit Montendre, France.

Renee and I spent our youth in Montendre. It was 1956. Dad was in the service at Bussac, France. Bussac is now a French prison. Montendre has changed some. We didn't have a problem recognizing it. We found the old fort we use to play at.

The little theater had a seating compacity of 2500.

The town was on top of a hill and very small.

As we drove down the hill, we spotted our home - 39. It hadn't changed in 55 years. A young man greated us. He spoke excellent English. His mother knew us. Her parents rented the home to us. She was 14 at the time. He and his wife were visiting from China. His wife is employed there. We all had a great conversation. They were kind enough to show us around. Everything was the same. I walked out into the yard and found the old pond where I use to catch frogs.

It is time to move on. Our next stop is Carcassonne, France. It is August 4 and we are actually in Sanremo, Italy. I am just behind. I should catch up soon.